Community Development Grants for Rural Communities
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 96 Community Development Grants for Rural Communities — 10 open right now, across 52 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1.3K to $50M. The next application deadline is November 18, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations that are qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for up to $1,000,000 for the…
🏛 Forest Service📋 CFDA 10.689⏰ Dec 8, 2026💰
up to $1,000,000
FY 2024 FMA Swift Current aims to better align the delivery of FMA flood mitigation funding to the disaster survivor experience. The FMA grant program makes…
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA📋 CFDA 97.144⏰ Dec 30, 2026
The funds for the Line Extension Grant Program come from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). CPF provides $10 billion, with Ohio receiving $268.5 million, to states,…
The purpose of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) program is to develop and deliver technical assistance (TA) that supports…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.129⏰ Jan 25, 2027💰
$790,000 – $4,900,000
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose translational research hubs with…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Jan 29, 2027💰
up to $2,000,000
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural…
The Rural Health Network Development Planning Program supports the planning and development of rural integrated health care networks with specific focus on collaboration of entities to…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.912⏰ Mar 23, 2027💰
up to $100,000
The purpose of this initiative is to support the development of innovative research centers to foster nursing-led programs that promote community-partnered research to address persistent health…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.361⏰ May 7, 2028💰
up to $500,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.916⏰ Nov 1, 2030💰
$300,000 – $15,000,000
The Appalachian Region, as defined in ARC’s authorizing legislation, is a 205,000-square-mile region that follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Dec 31, 2035
How many community development grants for rural communities are available?
Grantoria currently lists 96 community development grants for rural communities, of which 10 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is November 18, 2026 — about 29 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1.3K to $50M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse community development grants for rural communities, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Community Development Grants for Rural Communities
Rural communities pursuing development initiatives have access to 7,381 active grants, with typical awards ranging from $100,000 to $750,000. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Agricultural Marketing Service, and Economic Development Administration lead funding in this sector, offering substantial resources for community-led projects across multiple support categories.
Most opportunities here operate on a competitive basis, meaning projects must demonstrate clear impact and strategic alignment to succeed. Nearly one-third of grants require cost-sharing commitments, so budget planning should account for local matching funds. To refine your search, filter by support type—program and capacity-building grants dominate this combination and tend to have the strongest funding levels.
